James Bannon (Fine Gael)

We have all come across hardship cases. The elected representative is the person who receives such complaints. We introduced the waiver system and inserted a provision for hardship cases. We are responsible to citizens and understand the situation. We must face the electorate. Circumstances come to our attention, not the Government, where a waiver should be applied. I am all for those who can afford it paying but there should be provision for hardship cases.